NGOs, Societies, Social Action Groups & other organizations on South Asia

Breakthrough TV
An international NGO headquartered in Delhi, devoted to "building human rights culture". It uses education and popular culture (e.g. music videos, radio television) to promote public awareness and dialog about human rights and social justice, with special reference to India. Main agendas: "supporting women's dreams,... enhancing sexual wellbeing and health,... encouraging peace and religious harmony,... and promoting racial, ethnic and caste equality."

RCSS: Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (Colombo)
An "independent, non-profit and non-governmental organization for collaborative research, networking and interaction on strategic and international issues pertaining to South Asia. Themes relating to regional security, conflicts and co-operation constitute the principal focus of work."

SAKHI for South Asian Women
"Celebrating survival, strength and sisterhood. Build a society where women can live without fear and abuse." Sakhi for South Asian Women is a community-based organization in the New York metropolitan area committed to ending the exploitation and violence against women of South Asian origin.

SAPHA: South Asian Public Health Association (Baltimore)
Mission is to "provide a forum for mentorship, dialogue and resource-sharing among public health professionals working with South Asian communities [in the US]; advance the leadership, networking and professional development of South Asian public health professionals; Raise awareness of health risks and encourage healthy behavior among South Asians; Increase awareness of the value of culturally-appropriate services for South Asians in the United States; Encourage and support research and academic communities interested in South Asian health issues"